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       Fuel-cartridge control ease on planes bodes well for DMFC demand
Publication Date:21-August-2006
10:30 AM US Eastern Timezone 
Source:FuelCellWorks
Toshiba Corp is moving ahead with development work on passive type direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) in anticipation of an impending change in regulation covering DMFC fuel cartridges, seen to drive growth in demand for DMFCs used in mobile electronics devices. 

Fuel cells do not require charging as compared to lithium ion batteries, and by refuelling, are capable of continuous operations. 

Toshiba's product candidate delivers a 20-hour operating time at an output of 100 mW, equivalent to volumetric energy density of 270 W/hour/litre. 

The passive type DMFCs, with a 7.4 mL volume, are made more compact, and take minimal time to refuel. 

Toshiba is considering keeping the DMFC volume at 6.4 mL with a 10-hour service time to optimize compactness and convenience.
 


 
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